Considering that he bears the nickname of “The Professor,” it’s no wonder four-time Formula One World Champion Alain Prost is interested in the new technology that will debut in the 2014 F1 season.

The new 2014 challengers set to take the grid will feature turbo-charged V-6 engines and new energy recovery systems, marking a major change from the 2.4-liter, normally aspirated V8 units that were in use from 2006 to this past season.